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History
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1 day ago

A Man for all Centuries: The Changing Myth of King Arthur - Medievalists.net

King Arthur's enduring popularity stems from his ability to adapt while embodying ideals of unity, wisdom, and political strength.
History
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

Illuminated for a King: Rediscovering the Roman de la Rose - Medievalists.net

François I's illuminated Roman de la Rose embodies two distinct authorial voices and competing conceptions of love across lyrical and philosophical traditions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Poem of the week: To a Lady that Desired I Would Love Her by Thomas Carew

Now you have freely given me leave to love, What will you doe? Shall I your mirth, or passion move, When I begin to wooe; Will you torment, or scorn, or love me too? Each petty beauty can disdain, and I Spight of your hate Without your leave can see, and dye; Dispense a nobler Fate! 'Tis easy to destroy, you may create.
Writing
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